The Funk'tional Nutrition Podcast

Erin Holt

Holistic Health | Real Food Nutrition | Functional Medicine | Mind-Body

Honest and eye-opening conversations with functional nutritionist Erin Holt. Erin shares insight into hot topic nutrition, plus interviews with thought leaders in the functional medicine and wellness world. Get informed and empowered with this funky spin on mainstream health information.

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February 24 · 59 min
How To Stand Out as a Functional Medicine Clinician in an “Oversaturated” Market | Ep 399
Everyone says the functional medicine space is “oversaturated.” But what are we actually seeing? And what qualities make up a fantastic clinician? Erin is offering a peek behind the curtain into her most rigorous practitioner hiring process yet, including what consistently showed up in applications, and all the sneaky clinical skill gaps she and Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN see that are holding practitioners back. She shares why nutrition foundations matter (but aren’t enough on their own), what real lab discernment looks like in complex cases, and why immune dysregulation requires a full-bodied approach. If you want to deliver care with more nuance, confidence, and a deeper systems biology lens, this is exactly why the Funk’tional Nutrition Academy (FNA) exists. Open enrollment starts March 1st! In this episode: The biggest clinical skill gaps Erin and Rachel consistently see in practitioner applications What lab discernment really looks like and how to decide what you need before moving forward The role mentorship plays in building confidence and shining a flashlight without punching above your clinical weight What happens when you niche too early and grow inside a more unsustainable clinical silo The clinical support you’ll get inside of FNA, and why you should apply for the spring cohort Resources mentioned: Are you a practitioner? Get your exclusive invitation to the FNA Open House. Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. 4-Day Autoimmune Practitioner Intensive Training Apply to work with us 1:1 here! FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/399-fna-practitioners Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase)
February 17 · 45 min
A Vulnerable Deep Dive: How I’m Re-Patterning My Nervous System in Real Time | Ep 398
If you’ve ever felt like your nervous system is constantly jacked up and running on pressure, urgency, and adrenaline, this episode is a vulnerable deep dive into why that happens. Erin is taking you inside what nervous system re-patterning and brain rewiring actually look like through the lens of a deadline-driven season where pushing harder led to getting sick and realizing she couldn’t keep forcing her way through anymore. She explores how predictive patterns form, why hustle can “work” while still keeping your body stuck in fight-or-flight, and why true healing often requires writing yourself a permission slip. In this episode: The moment Erin realized she was teaching regulation from a completely FRIED nervous system How subconscious “predictive patterns” lock you into stress and the same symptoms on repeat The comment Erin’s integrator made that exposed how much pressure she was putting on herself The uncomfortable choice Erin made that FINALLY interrupted the pattern and changed everything Resources mentioned: Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Doors open in the spring! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Apply to work with us 1:1 here. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/398-nervous-system Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
February 10 · 36 min
Die-Off During Gut Healing: What’s Normal, What’s Not, and What to Do Next | Ep 397
Starting a gut healing protocol sounds straightforward until symptoms flare, digestion slows, or your skin freaks out. Do you protocol harder? Do you completely stop? Or is there a middle ground? In this episode, Erin and TFN Practitioner Nicole Antes are breaking down what die-off (aka a Herxheimer reaction) actually is, why it can feel downright gnarly, and how to tell the difference between a normal detox response and a sign your body needs more support. You’ll learn about the most common die-off symptoms and why mineral status matters much more than you realize. In this episode: Why hydration can make detox symptoms worse if your mineral status isn’t addressed first The difference between normal die-off and a sign your body is asking you to slow way down How constipation amplifies skin flares, fatigue, and brain fog during gut protocols The overlooked role of bile flow and liver support in clearing toxins When binders are a powerful tool, AND when they’re the wrong move that adds more stress to your system Resources mentioned: Episode 393: 5 Things You Need to Know Before Starting a Gut Healing Protocol Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Order The Gut Panel. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/397-herxheimer-reaction Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)
February 3 · 42 min
Low Energy? Here’s How to Get It Back | Ep 396
Constant stimulation and social media algorithms are draining our life force every single day and keeping us stuck in cycles of nonstop scrolling and reactivity. So what does that mean for your energy, your focus, and your creativity? And how do we interrupt that pattern? You’ll learn how boredom (yes, boredom!) is one of the most unglamorous, but powerful tools for resetting your nervous system, sparking creativity, and reclaiming your energy. Erin is also sharing the EXACT experiments she’s playing with right now, from morning phone boundaries to intentional mind-wandering, and how small shifts in attention can open up a totally different way of moving through your day. In this episode: How social media and doomscrolling hijacks your dopamine and trains your brain to be reactive Why constantly “optimizing” your health or habits can backfire when your nervous system is overloaded How daydreaming and being bored on purpose can give you a creative edge The worst thing you can do when you wake up in the morning, and how to interrupt the pattern What types of accounts Erin has been intentionally unfollowing on social media Resources mentioned: Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health Erin’s two favorite books on creativity: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert and The Creative Act by Rick Rubin. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/396-energy Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
January 27 · 28 min
Prone to Sinus Infections or Ear Infections? Listen to This | Ep 395
If your “normal” winter cold has a habit of spiraling into a full-blown sinus or ear infection, this episode is your prevention wake-up call so you can stop the cycle. Erin is sharing her favorite strategies that are simple and unglamorous, but will keep things moving. You’ll learn why dry air is not your friend (hello winter and airplanes!), how a humidifier can help keep mucus thin, and why nasal a neti pot or even just saline spray is one of the easiest ways to physically rinse out irritants and pathogens. Erin also offers an important PSA on humidifiers you won’t want to miss. In this episode: Why dry air can slow your sinuses’ natural clearing system and let pathogens linger longer The nightly habit Erin forgot to do, and why it matters so much for keeping mucus thin and drainage moving Neti pot vs. saline spray and how each option can help physically remove viruses, bacteria, allergens, and pollutants The “helpful but can backfire” list of add-ons to consider when you’re prone to infections after a cold The humidifier warning most people miss and the quick way to spot when humidity is getting too high Resources mentioned: Erin’s Honeywell Germ Free Cool Mist Humidifier and Miro Humidifier Digital Hygrometer Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Order The Gut Panel. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/395-sinus-health Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge
January 20 · 49 min
Building a Board of Directors for Your Life | Ep 394
If you’ve been taking in alllll the health, wellness, business, and self-improvement advice, this episode is your permission slip to start curating your own intentional “board of directors.” These are the people who will help you steer the ship and hold the line for your vision when you want to default into old patterns. You’ll learn Erin’s journaling exercise for filtering your influential inner circle into four categories: candle blower-outers, the safety police, light protectors, and expanders, so you can quickly spot who’s fueling your growth and who might be holding you back. Erin also shares how she chooses truth-tellers and experts for her own board (some she knows, some she pays, some don’t even know her!), plus practical ways to “meet” with your board regularly. Even if you are not a CEO of a company, you are the CEO of your LIFE, and the right board can help you stop playing small and start moving forward. In this episode: How Erin runs a regular “board meeting” with herself to evaluate decisions, track growth, and stay aligned with the life she’s intentionally building How to identify the “candle blower-outers” who feel subtle, but consistently dim your ambition and confidence Why the “safety police” mean well, but can still keep you tethered to what’s familiar instead of what you want The difference between “light protectors” who love you and true expanders who prove your next level is possible How asking “where is my ship pointed right now?” can immediately reveal which voices deserve decision-making power Resources mentioned: Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/394-board-of-directors Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
January 13 · 42 min
5 Things You Need to Know & Consider Before Starting a Gut Healing Protocol | Ep 393
We’re bringing it back to the gut! If you’ve ever started a gut protocol and thought, “Why do I feel worse?” or “Why did this work… and then completely fall apart?” this episode is for you. Erin is sharing what a gut protocol is, why going straight into antimicrobial “kill” mode can backfire, and how ignoring the body’s internal environment can lead to flare-ups and stalled healing. You’ll also learn Erin’s five step B.L.A.S.T framework to make your gut protocol results stick: think Bowels, Liver, Adrenals, Secretory IgA, and Trauma. Your nervous system has EVERYTHING to do with gut results, and a more supportive, whole-body approach helps the body do what it already knows how to do: heal. In this episode: Why jumping straight into antimicrobials is a red flag and can overload your system What Erin’s sudden wine reactions, hives, and crushing headaches reveal about histamine and gut imbalance How constipation and sluggish detox pathways can turn a healing protocol into nonstop reactions and flare-ups Why chronic stress hormones sabotage gut immunity, digestion, and your ability to clear infections How unresolved trauma and a dysregulated nervous system can keep the body stuck in survival mode Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Applications are now open for Funk’tional Nutrition Academy, our 14 month clinical mentorship + training program. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Order The Gut Panel. Listen to the TFN client case study episode with Meg O’Neill. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/393-gut-healing-protocol Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge
January 6 · 53 min
Intention Setting for 2026: How to Create Change That Actually Lasts | Ep 392
If you achieved ALL of your 2026 goals, how would you feel? How would it change your life? This episode is going to flip everything you think you know about intention setting, and why it matters. Instead of focusing on rigid goals or relying on willpower, Erin explains how aligning your 2026 intentions with who you want to become can naturally shape your choices around food, health, and daily habits. It’s normal for discomfort, uncertainty, and old urges to creep in when you’re on the cusp of making big changes, but this is evidence that it’s working! You’ll also learn all about EFT (or tapping) as a tool to calm the nervous system, plus Erin’s most supportive frameworks you can return to long after the new year energy fades. In this episode: Why your brain hunts for evidence that your “I am…” story is true, and how that keeps recreating the same food patterns The fork in the road moment that makes people quit in week two, and why feeling confused can mean the change is working How to use future-self decision making so you stop waiting to feel ready before you act The reason analytical, detail-focused people can get stuck in nutrition change, and how to be a needle-mover A guided EFT tapping approach to loosen “I can’t” beliefs and replace them with capability, worthiness, and trust Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/392-intention-setting Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Dec 30, 2025 · 50 min
Healing Isn’t a Test Result: What This TFN Client Meg O’Neill Learned About Mindset, Data, and Patience | Ep 391
If you’ve ever felt frustrated by how slow healing can be, or caught yourself searching for ONE answer that will finally explain everything, this episode is for you. Erin is sitting down with TFN client Meg O’Neill to explore what happened when she learned how patience, mindset, and functional testing work together over time. Together, they unpack Meg’s client case, including recurring infections, acid reflux, blood sugar instability, and elevated liver markers – and why none of those symptoms told the full story on their own! Erin digs into why testing matters, what “under the hood” data can uncover about gut bacteria and gluten reactions, and how to stop missing root causes by assuming hormones are always the culprit. Meg also shares the small, but meaningful changes that helped her build momentum on her health journey, including removing dairy and gluten. In this episode: How Meg’s current season of life changed the kinds of health and work habits she was willing to sustain Why putting labels on your health (like blaming all your symptoms on perimenopause) can delay real answers How functional testing played a critical role in Meg’s care and helped move her beyond guessing or trial-and-error The data behind low Secretory IgA and low beneficial bacteria, and what it means when you’re constantly getting sick The small shifts Meg focused on to improve her energy and digestion without overhauling her entire life Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health. Meg is a social media strategist and content creator who helps women show up authentically online. Connect with her on Instagram and TikTok. FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/391-meg-oneill Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)
Dec 16, 2025 · 1 hr
Food Isn’t a Willpower Problem: The Emotional Roots of Eating Patterns with Ali Shapiro | Ep 390
If you’ve ever felt stuck cycling between food rules, emotional eating, and guilt, this conversation offers a completely different perspective. Erin and holistic nutritionist Ali Shapiro are talking about eating disorders, cultural norms, GLP-1s, self sabotage, and why food struggles are actually about unmet emotional needs. Ali explains how many people unknowingly stay trapped in black-and-white thinking around food (swinging between restrictive diets and “anything goes” eating), while missing the deeper drivers behind these patterns. You’ll learn how to recognize common emotional triggers that drive eating behaviors, including burnout, anxiety, self-doubt, and loneliness, and why food can soothe these feelings without ever truly resolving them. In this episode: How food can become a stand-in for unmet needs around safety, belonging, and emotional connection Why food can “soothe but not satisfy,” creating an addictive loop that keeps people stuck The four MAJOR emotional triggers behind eating struggles and how each one drives different eating patterns How black-and-white diet thinking (i.e. “good vs. bad foods”) keeps people locked in restriction-rebound cycles What it means to move toward body-led eating and how to trust your internal cues instead of outsourcing decisions to diets, trends, and experts Resources mentioned: Truce With Food Find Your Food Stage Ali’s Podcast, Insatiable FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/390-ali-shapiro Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Dec 9, 2025 · 32 min
Thriving Through the Holidays: A Masterclass in Boundaries & Self-Care | Ep 389
The holidays don’t have to mean burnout, digestive chaos, and throwing all your healthy habits out the window. They can be fun AND joyful too! In this episode, Erin shares part of a powerful masterclass from TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, FHP-C, who offers practical strategies to help you stay grounded, nourished, and calm throughout the busiest time of the year. You’ll learn how to ditch the all-or-nothing mindset with the “eat what you want, add what you need” approach, prep smart for travel with supportive snacks and supplements, and build daily routines like walking, breathwork, and screen-free time to support your nervous system and energy levels. Women are so often the caretakers, the peacekeepers, and the chronic “yes-sayers”. Putting yourself first can feel hard, but the holiday season is actually the perfect time to set boundaries and practice self-care! In this episode: The simple “eat what you want, add what you need” mindset Nicole uses to enjoy holiday desserts Why saving up for a big holiday meal by skipping breakfast or lunch can actually make digestion, energy, and cravings worse The yummy protein-rich snacks, electrolytes, and digestion aids Nicole packs in her holiday travel toolkit How herbal teas with lemon balm, passion flower, skullcap, or holy basil can keep your stress in check The importance of walking after meals to aid blood sugar and digestion Resources mentioned: Apply to work with Nicole1:1 here! TFN Travel Guide: How to Stay On Track While Traveling FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/389-holiday-thriving Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (25% discount through the end of December)
Dec 2, 2025 · 46 min
Erin Holt’s 2025 Clean Beauty Picks That Actually Deliver | Ep 388
Which clean beauty tools, products, and routines are actually worth the investment? Erin is sharing ALL of her favorite gadgets and gizmos, the items she’s tested, loved, and repurchased, plus the ones she regrets spending money on. You’ll hear about the red light mask that noticeably helped her rosacea, to facial cupping, collagen, tinted moisturizers, and the OneSkin formulas she swears by that have truly made a difference in her skin health. But we’re also digging into a much deeper layer of the beauty conversation: how the $6.3 TRILLION dollar wellness industry uses shame-driven messaging to convince women they “need” more products to be healthy or attractive. Erin explains why foundational habits like nutrition, hydration, movement, and stress support matter far more than any $100 face cream, and how to stay grounded when the marketing tries to convince you otherwise. Think of this episode as your go-to clean beauty guide that’s practical, honest, and NOT rooted in fear-based selling! In this episode: The $6.3 trillion wellness industry’s favorite tactic, and how shame marketing silently shapes your beauty choices The ONE <$80 lymphatic tool that Erin swears has delivered the most noticeable skin improvements Why Erin believes “skin is an inside job” and which lifestyle factors actually make the biggest difference in aging The red light mask Erin uses daily, what it does at the cellular level, and how it helped her rosacea Which high-end products earned a permanent place in Erin’s routine… and which expensive gadget she almost never touches Resources mentioned: Bioma Bloomside Botanicals Bon Charge Red Light Masks - 25% off through Dec. 31, 2025 Cecily Braden Lymphatic Brush The Facial Cupping Expert Frownies Goop Beauty Lift + Depuff Eye Masks NuFACE Microcurrent Facial Toning OneSkin Lip Mask, Face Topical Supplement - use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase Organifi Collagen, Green Juice Powder - use code FUNK for 20% off RMS Beauty Seald Wellness Face Tape - use code ERINHOLT15 Episode 314: Skin Vitality & Natural Botox with The Facial Cupping Expert Episode 382: Struggling With Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/388-clean-beauty Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Nov 25, 2025 · 1 hr 3 min
Behind the Scenes of The Funk’tional Nutritionist with Erin Holt: Vision, Team Shifts & A New Membership in 2026 | Ep 387
Erin hit a breaking point last year. Her business was growing, but the behind-the-scenes reality was unsustainable. Instead of muscling through, she tore everything down, embodied the CEO / visionary role, and rebuilt the entire operation from the inside out. This episode is a raw, behind the scenes peek at the major shifts she’s made inside The Funk’tional Nutritionist since then, and how creating more clarity, spaciousness, and systems elevates the support clients receive. You’ll also hear the hot-off-the-press details of her new brain–body membership, which is an evolution of Manifest Your Health, designed to help you move from chronic overwhelm into genuine physical and emotional safety. Erin explains why real transformation requires time, repetition, and nervous system stability, which is exactly why this ISN’T another rushed 6-week program. Join the waitlist here! In this episode: How Erin’s org chart turned into a “sunflower” and the surprising ripple effects this had on her creativity, mood, and revenue The pivotal moment in San Diego that shifted EVERYTHING and clarified the company’s next chapter Why Erin hired an integrator, how this role works alongside a visionary, and why it was the missing link in getting her out of the weeds What Erin learned from running Manifest Your Health, and what you can expect from her new membership How healing actually happens, including the role of repetition and titration, and why you can’t “manifest” or rewire anything when your body is in survival mode Resources mentioned: Join the waitlist for Erin’s new brain-body membership here. Check out the book Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/387-behind-the-scenes Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Stem Cell (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Nov 18, 2025 · 29 min
What Labs Should I Ask My Doctor For? Basic Blood Work (& Beyond) | Ep 386
Most people walk out of their routine doctor’s appointments with “normal” labs and zero clarity about why they’re tired, inflamed, or not feeling like themselves. In this episode, Erin breaks down what your CMP, CBC, and lipid panel actually measure, and why routine bloodwork often misses the early signs of metabolic dysfunction, inflammation, thyroid issues, and nutrient depletion. So what are the best add-on markers to ask for that will give you a genuinely comprehensive picture of your health? From fasting insulin and hemoglobin A1c, to thyroid antibodies, ANA, HS-CRP, ferritin, vitamin D, and GGT, Erin provides critical context about each of these – and how each one uncovers clues your doctor’s standard panel never will. P.S. Download our FREE bloodwork checklist for the exact labs Erin recommends in this episode. In this episode: Why “normal” blood work doesn’t always mean “optimal,” and how functional ranges reveal imbalances years before disease The must-have trio for evaluating metabolic health beyond fasting glucose: insulin, hemoglobin A1c, and uric acid The #1 liver marker missing from most CMPs and how it reflects toxin load, oxidative stress, and glutathione depletion Why TSH alone is an incomplete thyroid screen, and how thyroid antibodies can detect Hashimoto’s years earlier How markers like ANA, ferritin, HS-CRP, and RBC magnesium work together to uncover hidden inflammation and autoimmune activity Resources mentioned: FREE GUIDE: The 19 Blood Tests You Should Ask For Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Episode 212: A Functional Medicine Approach to Labs FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/386-bloodwork-labs Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Nov 11, 2025 · 40 min
Pelvic Floor Health for Women: The Truth About Kegels, Breath, and Core Stability | Ep 385
Everyone has a pelvic floor. We just don’t think about it until there’s a mega problem! Bloating, back pain, constipation, leaking – these symptoms are more common than you think. Erin is taking us on a deep dive of the often overlooked pelvic floor, explaining how it connects to our diaphragm, core, breath, and even our gut. You’ll learn why chronic tension, shallow breathing, and stress can lock the pelvic floor into dysfunction, why kegels alone don’t solve the problem, and how to retrain your body through intentional movement and 360° breathing. Erin speaks from her own experiences, sharing the exact cues, poses, and breathwork practices that helped her rebuild strength, relieve pain, and reconnect with her body from the inside out. In this episode: The most common symptoms of pelvic floor issues, including how constipation and gut issues play a role Why kegels alone won’t fix your pelvic floor – and what to do instead How pregnancy and postpartum changes can affect the ribs, core, and pelvic floor Why diaphragmatic breathing (not shallow chest breathing!) is the foundation of pelvic floor health Erin’s favorite yoga poses for pelvic floor release, including child’s pose, happy baby, and supported hip openers Resources mentioned: Episode 380: The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works) FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/385-pelvic-floor Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Nov 4, 2025 · 39 min
The Top 7 Physiological Causes of Anxiety You Might Be Overlooking | Ep 384
What if your anxiety isn’t something to fix, but a message from your body that something needs to change? In this episode, Erin breaks down the most common hidden physiological roots of anxiety, from disrupted circadian rhythms and blood sugar imbalances, to hormonal shifts and neuroinflammation, all of which leave your body feeling stuck in overdrive! You’ll learn how everyday habits like poor sleep, under-eating, and overexposure to artificial light can create biological stress that fuels anxious feelings. More importantly, Erin explains how to decode those signals, understand what your body’s really asking for, and reconnect the dots between your physical health and emotional wellbeing, so you feel calm and grounded again. P.S. Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health so you can rewire your body’s patterns and align your health with the life you want to live. In this episode: Why sunlight might be the most underrated anxiety treatment, and how living out of sync with nature’s cycles disrupts your circadian rhythm A surprising connection between skipping breakfast, caffeine on an empty stomach, and mid-morning panic Why hormone imbalances like low progesterone and thyroid issues can amplify anxiety, and what labs reveal about it The link between methylation, detox pathways, and feeling “wired but tired” How inflammation in the brain and gut dysbiosis create a feedback loop that perpetuates anxious thinking Resources mentioned: Want help identifying your root anxiety causes? Apply to work with us 1:1 here! Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/384-anxiety Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Oct 28, 2025 · 58 min
Stop People-Pleasing: The Nervous System Science Behind Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina | Ep 383
What happens when your body forgets how to feel safe? In this episode, Erin is talking to Beatriz Victoria Albina, a Family Nurse Practitioner, Somatic Experiencing Practitioner, and author of End Emotional Outsourcing – to explore the link between codependency, perfectionism, and chronic stress. “Emotional outsourcing” develops as a survival strategy for safety, belonging, and worth, and it can leave us feeling completely disconnected from our bodies and unable to regulate our nervous systems. Bea explains how somatic awareness helps rebuild interoception, restore digestion, and rebalance the body’s stress response and HOW these patterns show up in everything from poor boundaries to physical symptoms like constipation and fatigue. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, burnout, or the pressure to hold it all together, this powerful framework will help you return home to yourself. In this episode: How emotional outsourcing shows up as “brilliant survival strategies” like perfectionism, people-pleasing, and codependency Why we jump away from imagined cobras as self-protection, and how somatic awareness can help How chronic stress rewires your nervous system and literally halts digestion (THIS could be why you feel constipated or constantly run down!) The rise of “therapy-speak” and rigid boundary-setting, and why it has left many of us disconnected Why you need to stop outsourcing your safety, worth, and validation and begin the lifelong work of self-sourcing your own power, clarity, and calm Resources mentioned: Check out Beatriz’s book, End Emotional Outsourcing The Feminist Wellness Podcast FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/383-beatriz-victoria-albina Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Oct 21, 2025 · 27 min
Struggling with Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin | Ep 382
Could your gut be the missing piece of your skincare routine? If you’ve tried every serum, cleanser, and supplement under the sun but your skin still won’t cooperate, it might be time to look inward. Inflammation, imbalanced bacteria, and sluggish digestion can all show up on your face — and Erin and lead practitioner Rachel Heintz, MS, RDN are breaking down exactly how. Instead of masking symptoms with topicals or medications, they walk through how stool testing and targeted gut support can reveal what’s REALLY driving breakouts beneath the surface. Did you know low stomach acid, poor bile flow, and nutrient malabsorption can block your body’s ability to detox, process hormones, and maintain healthy skin? If you’ve been “doing everything right” without results, this episode connects the dots between your gut and the glow you’ve been working for. In this episode: How hidden inflammation and bacterial imbalances in your gut can fuel acne, even if your digestion seems fine The single enzyme that can be THE missing link behind those stubborn hormonal breakouts Root cause healing, and why Accutane and birth control suppress breakouts without fixing the underlying imbalance How functional stool testing can get you real answers about your microbiome, nutrient absorption, and gut function An “inside out” approach to supporting the liver, gallbladder, and gut lining to get glowing skin Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! The Gut Panel is on sale for a limited time FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/382-skin-health Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Oct 14, 2025 · 24 min
Detox or Re-Tox? Why Beta Glucuronidase Can Block Hormone & Toxin Clearance | Ep 381
If you’ve ever seen beta glucuronidase pop up on your stool test and wondered what it actually means, this episode breaks it all down. This powerful enzyme made by bacteria in your gut can UNDO your body’s detox work by “unboxing” toxins and hormones that were meant to be eliminated, leading to bloating, breast tenderness, and stubborn weight gain, even when your estrogen levels look normal. Erin walks through the 3-phase detox process and how gut imbalances, constipation, or low-fiber diets can allow estrogen and other toxins to recirculate in your system. You’ll learn both short-term strategies like calcium D-glucarate and long-term fixes to bring your beta glucuronidase back into balance. In this episode: How low fiber intake, sluggish motility, and alkaline pH drive beta glucuronidase levels higher and disrupt detox How constipation and slow transit time can stall your detox efforts, allowing toxins and hormones to be reabsorbed Erin’s strategies for addressing high beta glucuronidase, from calcium D-glucarate to long-term microbiome restoration Why you can experience estrogen dominance symptoms like breast tenderness, bloating, and mood swings, even when your estrogen levels are low The “gift-wrapped present” analogy that reveals how your body safely packages up hormones and toxins, and how beta glucuronidase rips the bow off Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! The Gut Panel - get $70 off your gut panel (while supplies last) FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/381-beta-glucuronidase Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)
Oct 7, 2025 · 45 min
The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works) | Ep 380
Can’t poop? If you’ve tried hydration, magnesium, and fiber, but STILL struggle with chronic constipation, this episode breaks down why. Erin and TFN practitioner Nicole Antes, MS, RDN, FHP-C™ are talking about the real root causes of sluggish bowels, like low digestive capacity and mineral imbalances, to hidden microbiome issues and chronic nervous system stress. Fiber also sometimes makes constipation worse (!) Using a real client case study, Nicole shares how she helped a woman resolve decades-long constipation in just 3 months by layering digestive support, targeted nutrients, gut testing, and nervous system regulation. This episode will help you rethink constipation beyond the quick fixes so you can finally understand how hydration, minerals, microbiome balance, vagal tone, and emotional release all work together for healthy digestion. In this episode: The #1 cause of chronic constipation (hint: dehydration!) and what your baseline water intake should look like Erin’s favorite travel must-have for avoiding constipation while traveling The fiber mistake that can make things worse if you have motility issues, plus the gut bacteria linked to methane gas How chronic stress and a dysregulated nervous system literally shut off digestion Erin’s go-to relief strategies, including coffee enemas and emotional “letting go” practices that address the energetic roots of constipation Resources mentioned: Apply to work with us 1:1 here! The Gut Panel - get on the waitlist for a discounted rate Eat to Achieve: 21 Days of Nutrition Education & Lifestyle Support Join the waitlist for Manifest Your Health Episode 131: Can’t Poop? Constipation & Gut Health Episode 332: Coffee Enemas: The Whys, Whats & Hows Episode 337: Colon Hydrotherapy - Why Aren’t More People Talking About This? FOR OUR FULL LIST OF LINKS + RESOURCES, HEAD TO: https://www.thefunktionalnutritionist.com/podcast/380-constipation Check out The Funk’tional Nutritionist: Website | Instagram Organifi supplement powder (save 20% on your order with code FUNK) LMNT Electrolyte Replenishing powder (Use code FUNK and get a free sample pack with any purchase!) OneSkin (Use code FUNK for 15% off your first purchase) Qualia Senolytic (get up to 50% off and an extra 15% off your first purchase with link + code FUNKS) Bon Charge (Use code FUNK to save 15%)

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Stop People-Pleasing: The Nervous System Science Behind Emotional Outsourcing with Beatriz Victoria Albina | Ep 383

Struggling with Acne? How Your Gut Impacts Your Skin | Ep 382

Detox or Re-Tox? Why Beta Glucuronidase Can Block Hormone & Toxin Clearance | Ep 381

The Real Reasons You’re Constipated (and What Actually Works) | Ep 380